Elizabeth Gilbert's Blog, page 45
July 30, 2014
What will your journey be? Let’s all brainstorm on this one. What transformatio…
What will your journey be?
Let's all brainstorm on this one. What transformations do you need to manifest in your life? Is it to be a literal journey or a metaphysical one? Or a psychological one? Or a creative one?
I've been on so many journeys in my life already, but these days the adventure I'm embarking upon is definitely an inside job — trying to figure out how to manage my relationships with family, friends, and loved ones in a way that minimizes the potential for drama and resentment, and maximizes the potential for peace and ease. This journey has entailed much study of old habits and troubling patterns — trying to work out from past failures how to maybe not do it that way again in the future. WORKING ON IT…
And you? What are you working toward?
Do tell! Because I love me a good metanoia story.
Heart,
LG
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THE SIGNATURE OF ALL THINGS reaches Greece — a place I dearly long to visit some…
THE SIGNATURE OF ALL THINGS reaches Greece — a place I dearly long to visit someday. That water!
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Greetings from Mykonos, Greece! Thoroughly enjoying your beautifully written book, a wonderful addition to a fantastic holiday!
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THE SIGNATURE OF ALL THINGS reaches Jordan!
THE SIGNATURE OF ALL THINGS reaches Jordan!
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Alma enjoying a middle eastern summer in Amman, Jordan
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NORWAY!
NORWAY!
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The Signature of All Things goes to Norway
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A very well-protected copy of THE SIGNATURE OF ALL THINGS…
A very well-protected copy of THE SIGNATURE OF ALL THINGS…
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Dear Mrs. Gilbert
I read your book every night before bed… Not really… But My mom does.
We love Ms. Alma!!
From Wilmington NC
Haven.. Aka the best German Shepard in the world!!
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July 29, 2014
Dear Ones – A friend of this page sent this photo yesterday, and I love it…….
Dear Ones -
A friend of this page sent this photo yesterday, and I love it….
Reminds me of the story of the two strangers who move to the same small town on the same day. One of them goes to the post office on his first afternoon in the community and says to the postmaster, "The people in this town are so rude and awful! I think I'm going to hate it here."
The postmaster nods and agrees, saying, "You're absolutely right about that, sir."
A few minutes later, the second newcomer walks into the post office and says to the postmaster, "The people in this town are so warm and generous! I think I'm going to love it here."
The postmaster nods and says, "You're absolutely right about that, sir."
After both the newcomers walk out, a bystander says, "How can you agree with both of them?"
The postmaster says, "Because they're both absolutely right. And one of them will indeed be miserable in this town, while the other will be happy."
Welcome to life!
LG
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THE SIGNATURE OF ALL THINGS in Spanish…
THE SIGNATURE OF ALL THINGS in Spanish…
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Alma has been such a great company here in Puerto Vallarta, México!!
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THE SIGNATURE OF ALL THINGS in Umbria, Italy…
THE SIGNATURE OF ALL THINGS in Umbria, Italy…
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Finally reading your wondrous tale while poolside at the lovely home (of a mutual pal) @[170520252990930:274:Pergolaccio - A Villa in Umbria]. — with Elizabeth Minchilli.
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Gorgeous picture of THE SIGNATURE OF ALL THINGS in Mexico…
Gorgeous picture of THE SIGNATURE OF ALL THINGS in Mexico…
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english paperback in mexican pacific jungle…
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July 28, 2014
…and who is responsible for the person you shall someday become? I have a sh…
…and who is responsible for the person you shall someday become?
I have a short message today, Dear Ones, based on some interactions I've witnessed in my world of late.
Here's the thought:
You got dealt the family you got dealt. The family you were born into (or adopted into, or raised by) was an act of destiny, and cannot be altered now. We all got dealt the families we got dealt — complete with all their assorted dysfunctions, talents, pathologies, and possibilities. None of us can ever change the people we sprang from. But at some point, it will be entirely up to you, the sort of person you become.
At what point did you realize this truth, about your own life and who's ultimately responsible for it?
Or — alternatively — at what point do you plan to finally realize this truth about your life, and take charge of it at last?
Just wonderin'….
ONWARD,
LG
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